Barge Cleaner - Kirby Inland Marine LP

This position is located in Channelview, TX 77530. The Barge cleaner under the supervision of the PIC and Industrial Hygienist, will perform the duties required to strip and clean the barge in order to prepare it for its next cargo per owners’ specifications. The PIC must adhere to Kirby’s training, safety, drug, and security requirements in order to insure safe and efficient working conditions for barge cleaning.

Responsibilities

Barge Cleaning and Stripping Operations

Once the barge has tested safe by a licensed industrial hygienist the helper will then perform the duties required:

• Identify cargo contained in barge set for cleaning.
• Determine where cargo is to be transferred based on cargo type, amount, and available storage.
• Work under chemical hygienist and marine chemist to test tanks for vapor toxicity and LELs to ensure that levels are below the level required for safe entry.
• Enter the tanks of the barges to pump or rag out residual cargo.
• Inspect barge ensuring it is cleaned to customer specifications.
• Prepare the dock or facility side for loading/discharging liquid petroleum cargoes as per facility loading instructions. This includes performing line-up of pipelines, opening/closing valves, and connection/disconnection of transfer hoses and loading arms.
• Connect and disconnect cargo hoses/loading arms to facilitate the safe transfer of liquid petroleum cargo to/from the Vessel/Barge/Shore tank/Tank Truck.
• Continuously monitor transfer utilizing float gauges, maintaining documentation of cargo transfer history, vessel/shore communications, and various other transfer system components such as storage tanks.
• Continuously monitors and document the volume of product moving between vessel(s) and shore keeping all involved parties informed of the transfer status.
• Monitor cargo tank capacities.
• Ability to use firefighter equipment and spill containment equipment.

• Upkeep and repair of pumps used to transfer cargo.
• Inspection of hoses for wear and failures.
• Inspection of tanks and truck rack.
• Inspect rainwater for clarity and discharge.

• Clean the bathroom in office.
• General cleaning around office.
• Cleaning around the grounds.

• PICs will be required to be familiarized and understand the cleaning facility security requirements.
• PICs are responsible for continuous monitoring for security concerns:
• Barge inspections for suspicious items.
• Monitoring the access gate and granting people entry.
• Vehicle and facility screening for suspicious cargo.
• Logging in contract workers, truck delivery drivers and Kirby personnel.

• Ability to work with the certified industrial hygienist and marine chemist.
• Ability to operate, calibrate and log information using the gas monitor.
• Be trained in the use of all necessary Personal Protective Equipment. Job requires use of a respirator daily (NO FACIAL HAIR).
• Follow all safety requirements and training as required by Kirby and Supervisors
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic Verbal communication skills:
• Communicate with industrial hygienist and marine chemist.
• Basic writing skills.
• Follow directions from facility supervisors, Industrial hygienist, and marine chemist.
• Must adhere to all company policies.
• Must remain drug and alcohol free always while on Kirby property or during course and scope of company business.

• Must be able to withstand extreme condition, including; extreme heat/cold, rain sleet ice and snow, confined spaces and/or exposure to chemicals at safe levels.
• Must pass physical designed to test for ability to work in conditions specific to this job.
• Ability to drive company vehicles (Valid Texas driver’s license required).
• Must be able to attend company-required training.
• Must have reliable transportation.

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements: Standard Office Criteria

Must pass the Physical Requirements Exam.

Working Conditions:

Standard Office Criteria

Must be able to work a rotating schedule which includes day & night shifts; 12 hours per shift. 7 days on/3 days off, then 7 nights on/4 days off.